Jeffrey was the picture of embarrassment, wiping the beads of sweat off his brow. "I swear, I had no idea what kind of person Heather was back then! She nearly got me killed with her schemes, all because I trusted her too much!" "What made you trust her then?" Kenneth wasn't born yesterday. He knew exactly what was at play here. "You had a crush on Heather, didn't you?" Jeffery fell silent.

"Karen, think about it, is this the kind of guy you want to be with?" Kenneth didn't mince words, his directness leaving the others speechless.

Jeffrey was now sweating bullets.

He almost wished Kenneth would've just socked him. Maybe then, he'd get off the hook by playing the sympathy card.

me!" Kenneth raised his voice, repeating

in the cookie jar, "Dorothy said she didn't mind..." "So you think it's okay just because she doesn't mind? He turns to chase you because he can't get Heather. And you just say yes?" Jeffery quickly interjected, "I never chased Heather, I swear it! Yes, I had a little crush on Heather, but it was mostly just friendship because I knew how much she

way tougher than getting past Derek! "I'm serious about marrying Karen. I'm not kidding." "Karen, do you believe him?" Both men looked at her

hesitated but

Kenneth clenched his fists, but he didn't swing. Instead, he just twitched his lips, grinding out through clenched teeth, "Fine, then I have nothing more to say. But if you break up with him one day, don't come crying to me about it. And if he ever hurts you, don't expect me to dry your tears!" "Kenneth!" "I don't want to hear any promises, Jeffrey. If you're a reliable man, you'll never let Karen down, and I'll believe you. Otherwise, your

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